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| The word Cryogenics is derived
from two Greek words: "kryos", which means cold or freezing, and
"genes", which means being born of or generated. Deep cryogenics (below -240F)
has created many new applications for the racing industry, manufacturing, tool & die,
shooting, and well as many others. Deep cryogenic tempering can significantly extend the
performance and productive life of metal tools, machine parts, gears, engines, and
transmissions, with more and more application being discovered every day. Cryogenic
tempering has its roots dating back over 100 years. Cryogenics started in the late 1800's when Sir James Dewar perfected a technique for compressing and storage of gases from the atmosphere into liquids. These compressed gases were super cold and any metal that came in contact with the ultra low temperatures showed some interesting changes in their characteristics. |
Now that these super cold
liquids could be stored and transported experimentation with the liquids could
expand. Experimentation with cryogenic temperatures continued and at the beginning of WW II. Scientist discovered that material subjected to super low temperature showed signs of increased resistance to wear. In the early 1960's, aerospace engineers applied the benefits of the cryogenics temperatures to stress relieve parts for use in space. Soon after, the military used the super cold treatment on aircraft. In the early 1970's, scientists from universities and research centers began documenting test results on industrial tooling as well as other applications. In the 1980's, cost associated with the process dropped and commercialization of the process began. Today, One Cryo has achieved an advanced level in quality control, precise temperature regulation and affordability. |
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